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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.35, 19,791.14 and 9,568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.35, 19,791.14 and 9,568.50 is: 13,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.35 : 19,791.14 = 9,568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.35/19,791.14 = 9,568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.35x = 19,791.14 × 9,568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.35x = 189,371,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,371,475.25/14,346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.98

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